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Corduroy Takes a Bow Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Viola Davis (Author, Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 316 ratings
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Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new audiobook by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.

When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra pit to the prop table to the dressing rooms, Corduroy sees it all. Could there be a place for Corduroy on stage, too?

Fifty years after this lovable, inquisitive teddy bear was first introduced, he’s now the star of the show. Author Viola Davis uses her own experience as an Emmy, Tony, and Oscar award-winning actress to imbue Corduroy’s adventure with all the magic of the stage. A beautiful tale with a classic feel, Corduroy Takes a Bow is sure to spark an interest in theater in children of any age.

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  1. Listening Length
    8 minutes
  2. Author
    Viola Davis
  3. Narrator
    Viola Davis
  4. Audible release date
    September 4, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B07DJTMJGS
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 8 minutes
Author Viola Davis
Narrator Viola Davis
Audible.com Release Date September 04, 2018
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07DJTMJGS
Best Sellers Rank #141,661 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#6 in Theater for Children
#612 in Fiction Classics for Children
#964 in Children's Performing Arts Fiction

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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This is a good book especially of Corduroy The Bear having two buttons on his green corduroy overalls and they did get the button out of the storm drain and put the button back on Corduroy The Bear's overalls and Corduroy The Bear does have two buttons on his overalls this year and forever. And I am even going to write and produce new episodes of Corduroy The Bear at Nelvana.
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Family of Five
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Chapter of Corduroy Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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Wow. This is incredibly well done. I was so excited to see that Corduroy is back! I was slightly hesitant given that there was a new author.... Well, probably no surprise to many that Viola Davis was stunningly brilliant here. I really hope she keeps writing children’s books!!!

The story builds on and fully honors Don Freeman’s legacy. There’s a humility in that which I so appreciate. And the setting is Viola Davis’s expertise- the theater.

Two things I love in particular. 1- This story is also timeless. Lisa, her mother, and Corduroy go to the theater. And the play is Mother Goose. Timeless. This classic will endure forever. 2- The visuals put forward a bold and optimistic view of the future of theater. People of color are participating and leading at every level- audience, actors, orchestra, operations. In an industry that has been so much a part of white dominant culture, this is refreshing. As a modern classic, it can help reset expectations for the next generation.

Thank you Viola Davis! More books please!!!
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Brian A. Lin
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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My 3-year-old loves Corduroy and this is a sweet addition to the series. The book also arrived in excellent condition.
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Ms. Sing
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
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Great book for children in early grades. Delightful story and sweet illustrations. Tells a story of an experience in theater.
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GrannyX7
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect little story
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
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Loved, loved, loved this book! Really cute, sweet pictures. 3 year old loves it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This will be a keepsake in our family.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018
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Loved Corduroy as a child and now I can share this story with my own little one, and it’s especially nice that it was written by one of my favorite actresses. This will be a keepsake in our family.
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Cathy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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My grandson loves all his books
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K H
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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Always loved the original corduroy. This story is much alike and very sweet, but still prefer original
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5.0 out of 5 stars THANK YOU VIOLA DAVIS ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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for bringing Corduroy tales back. "Corduroy Takes a Bow" introduced the theater to all the children at our school.
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Ruth Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for a three year old
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2019
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My grandson who is three had this story read to him twice a night for a week. My daughter can now recite the plot without looking at the words! The book is about theatre and my grandson has never been to a play but he is certainly ready now.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Inclusion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2020
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Excellent. Plus like the fact that there are black characters.
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Queen Alexis
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful story
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2020
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loved it such a fun story!
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Constance Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Delightful Story
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2018
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Who doesn’t love “Corduroy”
Great book for my class room preschooler loved the pictures and stories
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jazz69
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Story
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2018
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A wonderful story and the characters are delightful. I can't wait to read this to my granddaughter.
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